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EDUCATION NEWS FEEDS

Get Schooled Maureen Downey, AJC education columnist
TED Talks Education Ideas Worth Spreading 
Huffington Post-World and National Education News and Blogs 
Disability Scoop-Developmental Disability News
Autism Speaks-Increasing Awareness of Spectrum Disorders
Kids Enabled- Local org. Provides Resources to LD community
Special Education Newspaper- Special Needs Education News
SPD Foundation- Sensational Research Education and Advocacy
Wrightslaw- Special Education Law Resources from VA Attorney


Private School Admissions Timeline:

September:
  • Prioritize preferences, narrow down choices of schools to research
  • Start the JATP and/or SSAT scheduling process
  • Review school websites and/or materials
  • Call/email admissions offices to request information
October/November:
  • Attend Open Houses and/or Make Individual Tour Appointments
December/January:
  • Complete applications 
  • Give current teachers any necessary recommendation forms 
  • Inquire about or schedule necessary observation days      
  • Submit completed applications a few weeks before deadlines
February/March:
  • Attend scheduled observations/interviews/testing days
April:
  • Decision letters are mailed out the First Friday in April, if they are an AAAIS school. You typically have 2 weeks to make your decision which includes your first tuition deposit payment.